How the Louisiana legislature works
Republican trifectaConvenes every year; two-year legislative session with bills carrying over.
2026 Legislative Session — Summary
High-level counts of bills & resolutions this session
All Time — Summary
High-level counts of all bills & resolutions on record
Generation Mix
2025 · EIA102.5 TWh total · 14.9% nuclear
Consumes ~115,671 GWh · net importer — 14% of electricity used comes from out of state. Chart shows in-state generation, not the consumption mix.
Market Structure
Nuclear Plants2 plants · 2,236 MW
2026 Legislative Session
Legislation
1 bill introduced in 2026
Enacted Legislation
All bills and resolutions signed or enacted in Louisiana
This resolution urges Louisiana's Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Public Service Commission to conduct a study on the legality and feasibility of utilizing nuclear energy generation within the state. The study would examine various aspects of nuclear energy development, including…
This bill authorizes Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) secretary to establish a "federal permitting parity program" specifically designed to expedite environmental permits for small modular nuclear reactors submitted by electric public utilities. To qualify for expedited processi…
# H.B. 692 Summary H.B. 692 establishes Louisiana's energy policy framework by defining key terms like "affordable," "reliable," and "dispatchable" energy sources, and directing state agencies to prioritize affordable, reliable, and clean energy security while minimizing reliance on foreign nations…
Urges Congress to enact legislation to reform federal permitting and environmental review processes to expedite the deployment of modern energy infrastructure (including nuclear).
Regulatory & Executive Actions
Utility-commission proceedings and gubernatorial executive orders. Unlike legislation, these are ongoing and are not tied to a specific legislative session.
Regulatory Dockets
View all →2 utility-commission proceedings · ongoing regulatory dockets
Executive Orders
View all →1 gubernatorial order · issued by the governor, independent of sessions